## Green Bay Coach Doug Gottlieb Expresses Frustration After Late-Game collapse
Doug Gottlieb, head coach of the Green Bay Phoenix men’s basketball team, visibly displayed his frustration following a heartbreaking 80-78 loss to Robert Morris on thursday night. The incident occurred as he departed the court at the Kress Events Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, after what he described as an “embarrassing” finish.
Gottlieb threw a chair against a wall,a reaction to a stunning late-game collapse that saw his team squander a important lead. Green Bay held an 11-point advantage with just 3:54 remaining in regulation.
Robert Morris, tho, mounted a furious rally, chipping away at the deficit. With 35.7 seconds left and the lead trimmed to two, Green Bay was assessed a costly 10-second violation, unable to advance the ball past midcourt.
Following a go-ahead three-pointer by Robert Morris, Green Bay managed only one successful free throw attempt. Ultimately, Nikolaos Chitikoudis sealed the victory for Robert Morris with a game-winning layup with a mere 2.4 seconds on the clock.
Gottlieb was demonstrably upset after the final basket, pacing the sideline before the chair-throwing incident. Despite the outburst, he took responsibility for aspects of the loss.
“I’m encouraged by our effort and our defense and how we executed,” gottlieb stated post-game. “That was just embarrassing how we lost the game.”
A Program in Transition
Gottlieb was brought in last year with the task of revitalizing the Green Bay program. His first season yielded a 4-28 record.
This year, the Phoenix have already matched that win total, currently standing at 4-6 through ten games. This represents a clear step in the right direction,but the manner of this particular defeat clearly stung.
Gottlieb attributed the 10-second violation to a “lack of communication,” emphasizing the need for improved discipline from his players in crucial moments. He also pointed to defensive breakdowns and a lack of attentiveness as contributing factors.
“We didn’t defend the 3-point line,” he explained. “And we have guys that are not listening. So it happens.We lost the game.”
Despite the disappointment, Gottlieb expressed confidence in his team’s potential. “Yeah, we’re actually a good basketball team,” he asserted. “I know it’s surprising to people. We’re actually pretty good, but we played like idiots at the end of the game.”
this loss serves as a harsh lesson for a Green Bay team striving for consistency and maturity. You can expect Gottlieb to address these issues head-on as the season progresses, aiming to unlock the potential he clearly believes his squad possesses.
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